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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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